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15 Students Hurt as Car Jumps Curb at Iowa Catholic School Pickup

Investigators are working to determine why the vehicle left the pickup line.

Overview

  • The crash at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School in Ankeny, which unfolded Tuesday during dismissal, sent 15 students to hospitals, including nine by ambulance.
  • Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt, and they do not believe the crash was intentional.
  • Investigators are vetting possible impairment and other factors as they work to learn why the vehicle left the pickup line.
  • Parents and staff gave first aid until firefighters, police, and ambulances arrived, and patients were taken to Blank Children's Hospital and MercyOne.
  • Police later said the injured students are ages 7 to 11 and that seven remained hospitalized, while the governor said all are recovering.